Brighton: Boy, 8, seriously injured after being hit by lorry

The boy was struck by a lorry in Preston Park

A young boy has been seriously injured after he was hit by a lorry.

It happened in Preston Park, Brighton, at about 13:30 BST on Tuesday.

Police said the boy, believed to be aged eight, had suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries, and has been taken to hospital.

Officers have secured the vehicle and are speaking with the driver, and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

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